Ransomware Research
Persephone Ransomware
Persephone is a malicious ransomware strain that encrypts victim files and demands ransom payment for decryption. First observed in the wild on February 1, 2020, this ransomware has been actively targeting systems worldwide.
Quick Facts
- Ransomware Family
- Persephone
- First Seen
- February 1, 2020
How Persephone Ransomware Works
File Encryption Patterns
Persephone modifies encrypted files using specific patterns to mark them as encrypted:
File extensions added after encryption:
..persephoneRansom Note and Payment Demands
After encrypting files, Persephone displays ransom notes demanding payment for file recovery:
READ.txtRansom message:
notes/READ.txt
Note locations:
DesktopTechnical Indicators
Associated Executable Files
The following executable files are associated with Persephone ransomware:
adobecrack.exeAdobe Cracker.exe
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About This Analysis
This Persephone ransomware analysis is part of Elastio's comprehensive ransomware detection database. Elastio provides advanced ransomware protection and recovery solutions, helping organizations defend against and recover from ransomware attacks like Persephone.
Last updated: October 30, 2025
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